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Dr Balgopal Nair

•4w

I am looking for an SUV with an automatic transmission, preferably a hybrid (if not, then petrol), large legroom, good boot space, all-around sensors or a 360-degree camera, good infotainment, nice interiors, and climate control. Budget is around ₹18 lakh, can stretch to ₹20 lakh. I had Kia and Creta in mind, but I am unsure about the variant. There is also no hybrid option in these. I can wait if a better hybrid is coming out within this year.

Autocar India

•3w

Since you are looking for a hybrid SUV around Rs 20 lakh, the Toyota Hyryder, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, or the Victoris would fall into your consideration set and offer you the features you are looking for, like climate control and a good infotainment system.

However, since all three have the hybrid battery placed in the boot, you do lose out a lot on cargo volume, and since this is also a big priority for you, we would suggest you wait for the Renault Duster hybrid, which is coming around Diwali this year. While its boot will be smaller than the non-hybrid version, it will still be much larger than what the Toyota and Maruti hybrids offer. Since you are willing to wait, this would be a sensible option. Since you said you can wait for about a year, we would think this would be wise.

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PSR

•3d

I am using WagonR (CNG). I want to upgrade to an automatic petrol SUV. I am considering Grand Vitara Zeta AT, Victoris ZXI AT and Creta S (O) iVT. Please suggest me good car in terms of comfortable driving and milage. I use car 50% in city and 50% on highway. My annual usage is 5000-6000 km.

Autocar India

•18h

The Hyundai Creta IVT is the best pick of the three models on your shortlist. It's got the smoothest gearbox, and engine performance is also significantly better than the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara AT and Victoris AT. Fuel economy is decent too, and should not pinch over your 5000-6000km of annual usage.What also strengthens the Creta's case is that it's more spacious than the Maruti Suzuki models.However, we'd also recommend checking the Kia Seltos IVT. As you may know, the Seltos and Creta are closely related products. The recently-launched second-gen Seltos is built on the Hyundai Group's latest platform (the Creta continues on the last-gen platform). IIt comes with better tech as well as the promise of better safety. The new Seltos is also roomier than the Creta, making it better suited to family use.

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Manu

•5d

I’m planning to buy the Maruti Suzuki Brezza VXI Automatic and will be taking delivery in the next 3 days. Before proceeding, I would like some advice. Is it worth going ahead with the purchase now, or should I wait for a possible facelift? I have already waited for about a month. Are there any drawbacks I should be aware of apart from the missing turbo punch? I’ve seen some videos where the engine sounds quite loud during hard acceleration-should engine noise be a concern? I could only test drive the manual version of the Brezza and not the automatic. During the test drive, I didn’t notice much difference in terms of weight or overall driving feel. My priority is a peaceful, comfortable, long-term car with low noise levels, decent mileage, and good performance for both city and highway driving. I also test drove the Maruti Suzuki Fronx and Tata Nexon (AMT variants), but I didn’t like the AMT transmission. The DCT variants are more expensive, and I have heard they are not ideal for heavy traffic. The main reason I am considering the Brezza is its torque-converter automatic transmission. Should I go ahead with the Brezza Automatic, consider the Maruti Suzuki Victoris Automatic even if it costs around ₹3 lakh more, or look at another option?

Autocar India

•14h

We are not sure of the exact timelines for the launch of the facelifted Maruti Suzuki Brezza. But looking at the spy pictures floating around, we can assume it should be towards the end of next year. What you can expect from the facelift are minor cosmetic changes and some feature enhancements, but no changes to the powertrain.The Brezza’s naturally aspirated petrol engine is fairly refined as long as you don’t rev it too hard. Under hard acceleration, it can sound a bit loud, but in regular driving, it remains smooth and comfortable. You are right in choosing the Brezza for its automatic transmission - it uses a traditional torque converter, which is smoother than both AMTs and DCTs. And yes, DCTs can feel jerky in heavy traffic.The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is a bigger car but comes with the same engine and transmission options. Both the Victoris and Brezza are good in the city but can feel a bit lethargic on the highway. If you don’t need the extra space, the current Brezza is good enough. It’s a proven and reliable product for long-term ownership.

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Rakesh Choudhary

•3d

I am planning to buy a compact SUV under ₹15 lakh and seek your expert advice. My usage includes daily city driving (10–15 km), monthly highway runs (~150 km), and occasional hill drives, like once‑a‑year trip to Ladakh. Key expectations are reliable power and torque for hills, good mileage, low maintenance, and long‑term reliability. I am currently considering: Kia Seltos HTK Turbo (iMT) – concerned about iMT reliability VW Taigun 1.0 TSI MT – adequacy of power/torque Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI MT – same concern, pricing clarity awaited Renault Duster TCe 160 MT – should I wait? Safety? Honda Elevate VX MT – NA engine performance in hills Request your recommendation on the best-suited option or any better alternatives within this budget.

Autocar India

•1d

We'd recommend waiting for the Renault Duster that will be launched on March 17. On paper, it could be the best suited to your requirements. The engine promises enough power for highway drives, and if the build is anything like the old Duster's, it will be ideal for your hill drives too, especially in testing environs like Ladakh. Of the other options on the list, the Skoda Kushaq/ Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 MT could fit the bill for you. They have a robust build, punchy engines and deliver good economy when driven in a relaxed manner.

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